Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Pryor, Mayes County, Oklahoma

The obituaries in the Pryor, Mayes County, Oklahoma area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Pryor, Mayes County, Oklahoma's history and identity.

Phillip Stratford Jr.

Phillip Stratford Jr.

May 25, 2012

Phillip L. Stratford Jr., 75, of Langley, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2012 at his home in Langley. He was born on December 3, 1936 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Phillip L. Stratford and Margaret A. (Cappey) Stratford. He faithfully served his Country in the United States Air force. Phillip retired from the Air...

Bonita Biggs

Bonita Biggs

May 25, 2012

Bonita (Bonnie) Dirck Biggs, 84, passed away May 25, 2012. She was born February 8, 1928 to John Sara Frances (Waybourn) Dirck in Tulsa, OK. Bonita was proceeded in death by her parents, husband Franklin A. Biggs, daughter Dana Lynn Johns, twin sister Vonita Dirck, sister Bernice Schaben, and brothers Bill, Bob, and Benny Dirck. She is...

Mable Nunley

Mable Nunley

May 21, 2012

Mable Louise Nunley was born September 13, 1934 at home in Salina, Oklahoma to William "Bill" Soldier and Sallie Jane Tanner. She passed from this world into the Eternal life on May 21, 2012 at the age of 77 years, 8 months, and 8 days, at the Grace Living Center in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Mable had lived in...

Ruby Lowery

Ruby Lowery

May 19, 2012

Ruby T. Lowery, 66, of Chouteau, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2012 in Pryor. Services are pending with Shipman 's funeral Cremation Service.

Joyce Qualls

Joyce Qualls

May 18, 2012

Joyce Mae Qualls, 79, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, May, 18, 2012 in Pryor, Oklahoma. She was born on November 15, 1932 in Pryor, Oklahoma, the daughter of John Powell and Sarah (Musgrave) Powell. She married Jerry Qualls on September 3, 1988 in Pryor, Oklahoma. Joyce enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. She...

Shadrick Holliday

Shadrick Holliday

May 17, 2012

Shadrick Michael Holliday, 70, of Pryor, Oklahoma passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2012. Cremation Arrangements are pending with Shipman's Funeral Cremation Service.

Debra Peek

Debra Peek

May 13, 2012

Debbie Peek, 60, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2012 at her home in Pryor. Previous Events Visitation Tuesday, May 15, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Shipman's Funeral & Cremation Service

1204 N. E. 1st Street Pryor, OK 74361

Service Wednesday, May 16, 2012 2:00 PM Shipman's...

Doris Ford

Doris Ford

May 13, 2012

Doris Elli Ford, 74, of Pryor, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2012 in Pryor, Oklahoma. She was born on May 4, 1938 in Mannheim, Germany, the daughter of Ervin and Mina (Mueller) Stutz. She was raised in Germany. Doris married Michael Ford on June 5, 1959 in Mannheim, Germany. Doris retired from the Quaker Window Products...

Barbara Tipton

Barbara Tipton

May 10, 2012

Barbara Ann Tipton, 74, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2012 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on December 26, 1937 in Bristow, Oklahoma, the daughter of Steven Douglas Campbell and Vera Mae (Collier) Campbell. Barbara married George W. Tipton on January 27, 1955 in Miami, Oklahoma. She loved children starting with her own...

Frank Deffenbaugh

Frank Deffenbaugh

May 8, 2012

Frank Boyd Deffenbaugh, 89, of Adair, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at his home in Adair, Oklahoma. He was born on December 27, 1922 in Pryor, Oklahoma, the son of Fred Boyd Deffenbaugh and Grace (Boan) Deffenbaugh. He faithfully served his Country in the United States Army, during World War II. Frank married Bonnie...

Jerry Littledave

Jerry Littledave

May 4, 2012

No obituary found for this tribute. Previous Events Visitation Tuesday, May 8, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Shipman's Funeral & Cremation Service

1204 N. E. 1st Street Pryor, OK 74361

Service Tuesday, May 8, 2012 7:00 PM Shipman's Funeral & Cremation Service

1204 N. E. 1st Street Pryor, OK...

Jerry Dollarhide

Jerry Dollarhide

May 3, 2012

Jerry Lee Dollarhide, 58 of Rose, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2012. Jerry was born April 7, 1953 in Wagoner, Oklahoma, the son of Alvie Ray and Lillian Sanders Dollarhide. He enjoyed race cars, fishing and fighting chickens. Graveside funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 2:00 pm in the Leach Cemetery with...

Robert Blanchard

Robert Blanchard

May 1, 2012

Robert Lee Blanchard Jr., 49, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away in Waxahachie, Texas on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Shipman's Funeral Cremation Service. No services are scheduled at this time.

Oleta Longmire

Oleta Longmire

Apr 30, 2012

Oleta Mona (Richardson) Longmire, 95, passed peacefully into the Glory of her Lord on April 30, 2012 surrounded by her family. Oleta was born on July 10, 1916 to William Alexander and Earmel Pearl (Flynn) Richardson in Minturn, Arkansas. She graduated high school from Carter 9, Ok in 1934 and attended college in Edmond. She and her...

Linda Kelley

Linda Kelley

Apr 29, 2012

Linda Denise Kelley, 52, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2012 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on February 18, 1960 at the Joint Base Andrews Naval Air Facility Maryland. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family. Linda also enjoyed going shopping and working crossword puzzles. She loved her family and the time...

Mary Ham

Mary Ham

Apr 26, 2012

Mary Elizabeth Bell Ham, 72, of Salina, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2012 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on April 14, 1940 in Pryor, Oklahoma, the daughter of Marion Gilbert Gann and Frances "Tommy" (Clark) Gann. She was of the Baptist faith. Mary worked for the Parkhill North for 15 years as an Aide...

Bernice Henson

Bernice Henson

Apr 24, 2012

Bernice Adeline Henson, 87, of Claremore, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 in Claremore, Oklahoma. She was born on August 7, 1924 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Ray Edward McCollum and Bertha (Behinke) McCollum. She married Louis Henson, who preceded her in death in 2004. Bernice was a member of the Spavinaw United Methodist...

Harold Cowan

Harold Cowan

Apr 22, 2012

Harold R. "Pat" Cowan, 84, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2012 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on November 1, 1927 in Locust Grove, Oklahoma, the son of Harold Cowan and Helen (McElroy) Cowan. He was known as "Pat" to everyone. Pat faithfully served his Country in the United States Navy on the New Jersey Battle...

George Thornton Jr.

George Thornton Jr.

Apr 22, 2012

George Earl Thornton, Jr., 22, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at his home. He was born on April 22, 1990, the son of George Thornton Sr. and Coweta (Beem) Thornton. He worked for Central Carbide as an assistance supervisor. He enjoyed being outdoor, especially fishing. George loved his family and friends and...

Howard Tindell

Howard Tindell

Apr 21, 2012

Howard Tindell, 88, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at his home. He was born on July 29, 1923 in Sacville, Missouri, the son of Walter J. Tindell and Elva M. (Pickerel) Tindell. He faithfully served his Country in the United States Army. Howard married Arvilla Ford on July 7, 1946 in Oshkosh,...

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